Two vulnerabilities in the way the Linux kernel handles the conversion of specific data types could allow a malicious user to turn a local, unprivileged user account into a superuser account with root ...

ZDNET's key takeaways FreeBSD is one of the most stable OSes on the planet.FreeBSD is also more challenging than Linux.You ...

Embedded systems developers are increasingly using Linux solutions, according to a new report from Venture Development Corp. (VDC). But the use of branded, commercial Linux operating systems lags far ...

Not only are the planets aligning in the Linux universe of late, it seems also that the stars, the moon, and even Sun are snapping into place for the once upstart OS. A spate of recent announcements ...

Researchers have uncovered a vulnerability in a library within the GNOME desktop environment for Linux systems. If embedded in a malicious link, it could enable attackers to perform machine takeover ...

Much of the discussion around Google’s new PC operating system has focused on a looming battle with Windows, but the biggest losers could be other Linux OSes that have been enjoying some moderate ...

Why it matters: Linux has become the backbone of many technology standards and software products. In the traditional desktop space, however, the open-source kernel is anything but a successful. If the ...

A raft of Unix-based operating systems—including Linux, OpenBSD, and FreeBSD—contain flaws that let attackers elevate low-level access on a vulnerable computer to unfettered root. Security experts are ...

Hi,<P>I was wondering if it's possible to have more than one Linux OS on a single hard drive. <P>Right now I'm running Win2K and Redhat 7.1 in a dual boot config on my PC. I have 10GB of unpartitioned ...